Come to Daddy
Director: Ant Timpson
Actors: Elijah Wood, Stephen McHattie, Garfield Wilson
PlotA young man named Norval travels to a remote coastal cabin after receiving a letter from his estranged father, who he hasn't seen in decades. Upon arrival, Norval is greeted by a grizzled older man who claims to be his father. Their reunion is fraught with tension and mistrust as Norval tries to reconnect and understand his father's troubled past. The man's erratic behavior and cryptic comments make Norval increasingly uneasy, leading him to suspect that something is terribly wrong.
As Norval delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding his father's life, he uncovers disturbing secrets that challenge his perceptions of reality and family. The situation escalates into a harrowing ordeal that sees Norval struggling to survive both physically and mentally. With each revelation, the stakes grow higher, forcing him into a spiral of violence and self-discovery. Amidst the unfolding chaos, Norval discovers hidden truths about himself and the complicated dynamics of inheritance and identity.
Writers: Toby Harvard, Ant Timpson
Release Date: 07 Feb 2020
Runtime: 96 min
Rating: R
Country: Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
With Elijah Wood's compelling performance, 'Come to Daddy' boasts solid technical merits, a terrific video transfer, and an effective audio mix, despite a less satisfying narrative conclusion.
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